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Report regarding a resolution approving the acceptance of Older Americans Act grant funds from the San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services Division in the amount of $75,018 and amending the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget pursuant to budget amendment #23.008. (Greg Mediati, Parks and Recreation Director)
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the acceptance of Older Americans Act grant funds from the San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services Division in the amount of $75,018 and amending the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget pursuant to budget amendment #23.008.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
For many years, the Parks and Recreation Department's Adult Day Care program at Roberta Cerri Teglia Center in South San Francisco has received Older Americans Act (OAA) grant funds from San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services (AAS) Division for the purpose of providing Nutrition Services for seniors and Transportation program services. OAA funding to support Adult Day Care has been received since it began operating in the 1980s.
The Adult Day Care program operates in accordance with the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division regulations, and the standards and requirements established by AAS. Grant funds are overseen by staff in the Recreation Division's Senior Services Program and are directed to the Adult Day Care program located on the second floor at Roberta Cerri Teglia Center.
The purpose of the Adult Day Care Program is to provide a structured day program for frail, and/or impaired adults with disabilities, such as Alzheimer's, strokes, or Parkinson's. The program is therapeutic and maximizes the client's physical, emotional, and social functioning and encourages the highest level of independence. The program offers a variety of activities in a safe and secure environment with this...
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